Have I Got a Leak?
Here are some pointers to help you decide:
- High water bills. It’s always a good idea to check your water bill and compare it to last years bill for the same period of time. If there has been a big and unexplained rise, then you most probably have a leak, somewhere.
- Your water meter keeps ticking over even when you are not using any water. This is a great way to find out if you have a leak, provided you have water meter.
- Creeping damp – stains and damp patches give you some indications as to where the leak might be.
- Mould – sometimes this shows as an unpleasant smell or brown/black areas which return very quickly after a thorough clean. Mould is not only unpleasant but can be harmful to your health. It can worsen asthma and allergies.
- The flood – here it is only too obvious what has happened and where the leak is – and it needs urgent attention, before major damage to your premises occur.